IV Medication Drip Rates

Alright, I know that there have been multiple posts about medication drip rates in the past, but I am going to bring it up again :blush:

For some reason I am still having some problems with figuring out drip rates, I tend to lean on looking in my field guide a lot of the time ( really bad to rely on that!) Does anyone have any tips on how the "light turned on" for them with drip rates? It is very simple math, so I do not know why I am having such a problem with them! Haha, it is getting kind of frustrating.

Oh, also... if you know of any good websites to look at on this topic, it would be awesome if you would share them with me B)
Thank You in advance,

-Tydek07

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As long as u can get the correct drops per minute it doesn't matter how you get it... calculator, chart, field guide... doesn't matter. After you do it for awhile memory will be primary... and remember... its not a math competition... dont be ashamed of using a calculator to ensure accuracy of your calculations.

Make little note cards on your computer and laminate them and carry them with you.

A GREAT RESOURCE FOR MED CALCULATIONS & DRIP RATES IS A HAND-OUT CALLED "DRUG CALCULATIONS FOR BUSY PARAMEDICS"... Google for it and download it... its in pdf format... it makes it all very simple.

As long as u can get the correct drops per minute it doesn't matter how you get it... calculator, chart, field guide... doesn't matter. After you do it for awhile memory will be primary... and remember... its not a math competition... dont be ashamed of using a calculator to ensure accuracy of your calculations.

Make little note cards on your computer and laminate them and carry them with you.

A GREAT RESOURCE FOR MED CALCULATIONS & DRIP RATES IS A HAND-OUT CALLED "DRUG CALCULATIONS FOR BUSY PARAMEDICS"... Google for it and download it... its in pdf format... it makes it all very simple.

Here's a tip also (once you're out on the road): Make some large easy to read charts of common mixes / dosages and stick 'em to the wall in the back of the rig. Also I've seen services use colored tape on the rails of the cot for quick reference on broslow tapes. No sense in digging for crumpled up charts in the heat of the moment.